As most of my regular readers know, I was a volunteer at The Loft for several years while I was in between jobs. Today was the first chance I've had to visit since the beginning of the pandemic - and much has changed....
When I last was at The Loft, I was doing miscellaneous office work on a weekly basis. Although much of the volunteer work is still needed, the overall vibe of the building has changed. First, The Loft and the Church above it no longer operate a thrift store. That died in the early days of the pandemic, never to return again. Then, the organization which takes up the other half of the lower floor has expanded its footprint. The Loft no longer feels at home in this building, as the church above has rented out another part of the building to a "fundamentalist" church. After 3 years of this, The Loft is about to announce a development that I should not put into electronic ink until it is announced formally. However, I can say that it is good news for people who have a hard time reaching the building....
It was nice to see a couple of the people I once worked with. Hopefully, I'll be able to see them more often when I eventually leave my job....
